Election 2018 - Information for Voters

Monday, October 22, 2018 is election day for municipalities and school boards across Ontario. This election includes the election of Collingwood Council including the position of Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and seven Councillors, as well as school board trustees. A full list of candidates is available at www.collingwood.ca/election/candidate-list.

New this election, voters will cast their ballot using the Internet or Telephone. These methods provide flexibility, which allows for a longer voting period than traditional voting. It is also more convenient, more accessible, better enables electors to exercise their right to vote, and results are available sooner than the previous vote by mail voting system, with complete accuracy. Voting will open at 10:00 a.m. on October 12 and run until 8:00 p.m. on October 22, 2018.

Need help or want to learn more about how to vote using the Internet or Telephone? Click on a link below to watch a short video or come to an upcoming information session.

Internet Voting

Telephone Voting

Are you on the Voters' List?

Haven't received a Voter Information Letter yet for the 2018 Municipal and School Board Election? Visit us at Town Hall or the Voter Help Centre to get yourself add to the Voters' List. To register, you are required to provide a form of idetification that includes your name and Collingwood address. For a full list of acceptable identification, please click here: Identification

Town Hall, 97 Hurontario Street, Collingwood

Monday to Firday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Voter Help Centre, 55 Ste. Marie Street, Collingwood

Friday, October 12 (10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.)

Monday, October 15 to Friday October 19 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

Saturday, October 20 (10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)

Sunday, October 21 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

Election Day - Monday, October 22 (8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.)

How does my name get on the Voters' List? The Voters' List is provided by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) to each municipality in Ontario for upcoming municipal elections. MPAC receives data from property tax information, vital statistics, federal and provicial voters' lists and more. To find out more visit www.mpac.ca/Municipalities/2018MunicipalandSchoolBoardElections .

To remove someone from the Voters’ List, contact Clerk Services at election@collingwood.ca or 705-445-1030 between September 1 and October 22, 2018.

Are you a part of an organization or know a group of people that would like to learn more about how to vote? Let us know if you are interested in booking an information session for your organization by contacting us at election@collingwood.ca or 705-445-1030.

Documents are available in alternate formats upon request. If you require an accessible format or communication support, please email: townhall@collingwood.ca or call 705-445-1030 to discuss how best we can meet your needs.